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Category: Ohio State Parks and Nature Preserves

Did you know that Ohio has 76 state parks and 147 nature preserves scattered all about the state? And all the parks are open every day and are free for everyone to enter.

Features of Ohio’s state parks

Outdoor activities: Boating, hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding, swimming, and golfing
Nature preserves, forests, and wildlife areas: Ohio also has many nature preserves, forests, and wildlife areas
Scenic rivers: Ohio has many scenic rivers
Cultural interpretive centers: Some parks have cultural interpretive centers that focus on Ohio’s history and culture

Check out the Catching Katie blogs about Ohio state parks and nature preserves to find out more about them, as well as ideas about what to do the in area of one of the state parks.

Hiking Adventures, Ohio, Ohio State Parks and Nature Preserves, Road Trip from Columbus, Travel

Road trip to Wooster, Ohio

by Katieupdated on February 1, 2025January 31, 2025Leave a Comment

A few weeks back my friend Kelly and I opted to take a winter guided hike at Johnson Woods State Nature Preserve, located southwest of Wooster in Wayne County, Ohio. And while we were there we made a day of it, exploring all the different things that the Wooster area has to offer. Wooster, Ohio, …

Hiking Adventures, Ohio, Ohio State Parks and Nature Preserves, Road Trip from Columbus, Travel

Visiting Springfield, Ohio- What To Do

by Katieupdated on June 7, 2024October 27, 20223 Comments

Over the past few years I have found myself taking little road trips to Springfield, Ohio to explore different things in or near the city. And during all those times it finally occurred to me- Springfield has a lot to offer! So if you haven’t explored it before, allow me to present to you some …

Hiking Adventures, Ohio, Ohio State Parks and Nature Preserves, Road Trip from Columbus, Travel, Traveling with pets

Visiting Caesar Creek State Park

by Katieupdated on June 7, 2024June 22, 20203 Comments

Looking for something to do in Columbus? Why not consider a quick day trip to Cesar Creek State Park, located about an hour outside of Columbus, Ohio